Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4323 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $120
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161, Rome mint, (3.42 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. SAECVLI FELICIT, throne on which are seated two infant boys, (S.5260, RSC 191, RIC 712, BMC 139). Bright, extremely fine and scarce.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 105 (lot 4212) and Terry Naughton Collection.
Twin sons Commodus and Antoninus were born to Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior just a few months after Marcus Aurelius ascended the imperial throne. The former became emperor and the latter died at the age of four years.
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Estimate $120
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